The official website of the Bahá'í Community of Nanaimo

“The fundamental purpose animating the Faith of God and His Religion is to safeguard the interests and promote the unity of the human race, and to foster the spirit of love and fellowship amongst men.” — Bahá’u’lláh

Bahá’ís believe that throughout history, God has sent to humanity a series of divine Educators—known as Manifestations of God—whose teachings have provided the basis for the advancement of civilization. Bahá’u’lláh, the latest of these Messengers, explained that the religions of the world come from the same Source and are in essence successive chapters of one religion from God; Bahá’u’lláh is the author of the Bahá’í Faith, and Bahá’ís are his followers.

The conviction that we belong to one human family is at the heart of the Bahá’í Faith. The principle of the oneness of humankind, “the pivot round which the teachings of Bahá’u’lláh revolve”, is the motivating power that propels the individual and collective life of the Bahá’ís.

Bahá’ís hail from all walks of life. They live alongside others in every land and belong to every nation. They share a common goal of serving humanity and refining their inner-lives in accordance with the teachings of Bahá’u’lláh. The community to which they belong is one of learning and action, free from any sense of superiority or claim to exclusive understanding of truth. It is a community that strives to cultivate hope for the future of humanity, to foster purposeful effort, and to celebrate the endeavours of all those in the world who work to promote unity and alleviate human suffering.

Since the 1950s, the Bahá’ís who have resided in Nanaimo, have participated in these efforts to contribute directly to the realization of Bahá’u’lláh’s stupendous vision for humanity’s coming of age—towards a united community that values its spiritual prosperity together with its material prosperity.